HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM
FOR
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
(THE MOST IMPORTANT KNOWLEDGE)
ENGLISH / FRENCH  
KHMER / MANDARIN  
SPANISH
DOWNLOAD FREE
World Health Organization (WHO) and Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) international
and national guidelines have been adapted for use in  a wide variety of  health promotion and primary
prevention activities.


EVIDENCE-BASED PARTICIPATORY HEALTH EDUCATION GUIDELINES

NOTE CONCERNING FORMAT:  All illustrations are in the PDF format which can be downloaded
free and shown directly on
computer monitors, or on large screen projectors, or printed in the
8.5x11 inch Letter-size
.  The 8.5x11 illustrations are used in Notebook,  Binder  and Folder formats  
for individual and family counseling.
For your convenience, some of the illustrations have also been enlarged to the
11x17 inch
Tabloid-size for posters for teaching groups.  
Those illustrations that are available only in the 8.5x11 Letter-size may be easily enlarged (129%) to the
11x17 Tabloid-size either on your computer, or by providing the PDF file to your local copy or office
supply shop.   
11x17 inch Tabloid-size posters (two illustrations placed back to back, 5 mil laminated) are usually
available for $5-$6.  See:
Producing Your Own Programs

                                                        I."THE 3 THINGS"
1 "THE 3 THINGS " counseling/education posters are available for free downloading in English and
Spanish in Section II of the HEPFDC
Health Screening page.

                                                      II. "JUST ONE SODA"
2 SODA & OTHER SUGAR SWEETENED BEVERAGES GUIDELINES

2A "JUST ONE SODA" PROPS PHOTO Photo shows the props for assisting the educator in
demonstrating the above guidelines: a.Can of regular soda.  b.Four pound (1.8kg) bag of sugar for US
(Spanish version uses a 2kg bag).  c.Backpack (or other type of container) filled with 7 kg (15 pounds)
content.  d.Two double-sided Tabloid Size-11x17 inch POSTERS e.8x11 Letter Size Poster attached
to Backpack. (Note: When all the props are available, and the educator is familiar with the lesson and
the participatory approach, the posters are not needed).  
2B 8x11 LETTER-SIZE POSTER ATTACHED TO BACKPACK-English
2C 8x11 LETTER-SIZE POSTER ATTACHED TO BACKPACK-Spanish (Available Soon)

TABLOID SIZE (11X17 Inch) POSTERS   These 2 double-sided (4 illustration) Tabloid Size posters
are used to teach larger groups.  The questions enable youths and inexperienced educators to teach
their peers WHO and HHS nutrition guidelines in a participatory manner.  
2D "JUST ONE SODA"  3 double-sided POSTERS (Tabloid Size-11x17 inches)-English
2E "JUST ONE SODA"  3 double-sided POSTERS (Tabloid Size-11x17 inches)-Spanish(Available
Soon)

LETTER SIZE (8.5X11 Inch) are used (often in notebooks, binders and folders) for teaching
individuals and families. NOTE: These illustration PDFs can also be downloaded and shown as large
screen projections for larger groups.
2F "JUST ONE SODA"  3 double-sided (Letter Size-8.5x11 inches)-English
2G "JUST ONE SODA"  3 double-sided (Letter Size-8.5x11 inches)-Spanish(Available Soon)

      III. HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES--
                          LESSON PLAN & PICTURE BOOK VERSION
S
Lesson Plan and Picture Book versions of the Health Education Program For Developing
Countries
have been specifically developed to assist Community Health Educators (CHEs) and others
in implementing the
participatory approach.  These can  be downloaded free at following links (We
are deeply indebted to Jody Collinge, MD, FAAP, and the Global CHE Network for these excellent
resources.)
3A CHE LESSON PLANS  
3B CHE PICTURE BOOKS

    IV. HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES--
                           ADDITIONAL PARTICIPATORY APPROACHE
S
NOTE: All of the following are available in all Five languages by clicking on the respective
HANDBOOK and ILLUSTRATION PDF files on the
DOWNLOAD FREE  page.
The photos illustrate the "props" that can be used to enhance the participatory learning process. (Most
are available at relatively low cost through Amazon.com and similar online shopping sites.)

                                                 28 TAKING MEDICATION
Download Illustration #28 and see Handbook #28  for the written guidelines in any of the Five
languages from the
DOWNLOAD FREE  page.
"TAKING MEDICATION " POSTER #28  Mandarin Version
"TAKING MEDICATION" PROPS PHOTO  Photo shows the props for assisting the educator  in
demonstrating these guidelines: Lockable, homemade medicine box.
                                                 

                                                   36 & 37 ORAL HEALTH
Download Illustration #36 (Adult) and/or #37 (Child) and see Handbook #36 and/or #37  for the
written guidelines in any of the Five languages from the
DOWNLOAD FREE  page.
"ORAL HEALTH"  POSTER #36 (Adult) Khmer Version
"ORAL HEALTH"  POSTER #37 (Child) Khmer Version
"ORAL HEALTH"  PROPS PHOTO  Photo shows the props for assisting the educator  in
demonstrating these guidelines: Giant teeth and toothbrushes. Floss and inter-dental brushes.  Water
glass for "swishing" when brushing not possible.

                  38C  WHO 5 KEYS TO APPROPRIATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Download Illustration number 38C and see Handbook number 38C  for the written guidelines in any of
the Five languages from the
DOWNLOAD FREE  page.
"WHO 5 KEYS TO APPROPRIATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY" POSTER #38C Spanish Version
"WHO 5 KEYS TO APPROPRIATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY" PROPS PHOTO  Photo shows the
props for assisting the educator in demonstrating these guidelines: Children at Mexico health fair
participating in jumping rope and hula hoops

Please send recommendations for improvement to
edit@hepfdc.info.  Thank you.
PARTICIPATORY HEALTH EDUCATION
APPROACHES & MATERIALS
(For Clinics, Schools, Churches, Health Screening Events,
Health Fairs, Community Health Educators, Etc.)
Click on the following links (Blue Font) to DOWNLOAD FREE copies: